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How to hire a graphic designer in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

A graphic designer in Ireland costs €35–€100 per hour, typically around €60. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.

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THE 60-SECOND VERSION

Hiring a graphic designer in five steps

  1. Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers graphic designer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — digital Content Creation — designing graphics for websites and social media is a key service offered by graphic designers.
  2. How does their experience change the price?Years on the job are part of what you are paying for. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. How does complexity of the project change the price?An intricate finish is slower to apply and slower to correct. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does time required to complete it change the price?A short booking leaves no room for anything unexpected. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?Marketing Materials — graphic designers often produce marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, and posters — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a graphic designer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Check before you book

No register applies

NO REGISTER APPLIES. Anyone may trade as a designer, developer or marketer, and no qualification is required. Everything that protects you is in the contract, and the clause people forget is OWNERSHIP: without an assignment in writing the creator is the first owner of copyright in what they make, so you may be paying for a licence to use your own logo or website rather than for the thing itself.

Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.

What to check instead

Who owns the work on delivery, in writing — assignment, not just 'full rights'; What happens to the source files, the domain and the hosting account, named; The deliverables listed with a number — how many concepts, how many revisions; The milestones and what each payment is for; For ads, whether the spend is separate from the fee, and who holds the ad account; Two references from clients whose work you can actually see.

Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.

Insurance

Expect professional indemnity — for tech work, ask specifically about cyber cover. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.

Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.

Trader or private seller

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.

Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.

VAT

VAT at 23%, the standard rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.

Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →

“Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?”

A good answer: No register covers graphic designer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — digital Content Creation — designing graphics for websites and social media is a key service offered by graphic designers.

“How does their experience change the price?”

A good answer: Years on the job are part of what you are paying for. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does complexity of the project change the price?”

A good answer: An intricate finish is slower to apply and slower to correct. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does time required to complete it change the price?”

A good answer: A short booking leaves no room for anything unexpected. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Marketing Materials — graphic designers often produce marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, and posters — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a graphic designer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

“Who insures you, and what is the policy number?”

A good answer: Expect professional indemnity — for tech work, ask specifically about cyber cover — brand Identity Design — creating a cohesive brand identity involves designing logos, typography, and colour palettes that reflect a company's values.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the graphic designer starts, and an itemised invoice after — infographics — producing informative and visually engaging infographics that simplify complex information for easier understanding.

Getting the quote right

  • Their experience — years on the job are part of what you are paying for.
  • Complexity of the project — an intricate finish is slower to apply and slower to correct.
  • Time required to complete it — a short booking leaves no room for anything unexpected.
  • Materials required — the supplier's price is passed on as it stands.
  • In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
  • What is NOT included, named
  • Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
  • The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register

Walk away if

  • They will not talk about it: their experience — years on the job are part of what you are paying for
  • They will not talk about it: complexity of the project — an intricate finish is slower to apply and slower to correct
  • They will not talk about it: time required to complete it — a short booking leaves no room for anything unexpected
  • A price for the graphic designer before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
  • Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
  • No written quote, or one that moves once the graphic designer has begun
LOW
€35
TYPICAL
€60
HIGH
€100

What a graphic designer costs: €35–€100 per hour

Most graphic designers quote the job rather than the hour; the hourly rate is what the small jobs are priced from. Logo design and Branding packages each carry their own band. Graphic Designer price guide →

Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.

KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE

Graphic designers near you, with the badges that matter shown

ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.

Or post the job free and let them come to you, or book by the hour.

  1. Look firstTheir experience — years on the job are part of what you are paying for — that is what the graphic designer is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneComplexity of the project — an intricate finish is slower to apply and slower to correct — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfTime required to complete it — a short booking leaves no room for anything unexpected — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherMaterials required — the supplier's price is passed on as it stands — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the graphic designer is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, number of revisions — the quantity is confirmed before the visit is booked.

Brand Identity Design
Creating a cohesive brand identity involves designing logos, typography, and colour palettes that reflect a company's values.
Marketing Materials
Graphic designers often produce marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, and posters.
Digital Content Creation
Designing graphics for websites and social media is a key service offered by graphic designers.
Logo Design
Creating a unique and memorable logo that represents a brand's identity and values.
Branding Packages
Developing a comprehensive branding package that includes logo, colour schemes, and typography guidelines.
Website Graphics
Creating visually appealing graphics and layouts for websites to enhance user experience and engagement.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — digital Content Creation — designing graphics for websites and social media is a key service offered by graphic designers, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the graphic designer has gone.
Test what was doneMarketing Materials — graphic designers often produce marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, and posters — and something that does not work on the day is theirs to put right there and then.
Ask what the guarantee isOn the workmanship and on the parts, and for how long each one runs — they are usually different. brand Identity Design — creating a cohesive brand identity involves designing logos, typography, and colour palettes that reflect a company's values — under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 what was agreed is what can be relied on.
Leave the reviewOnly a booked job can be reviewed on Locufy, which is why the score on a graphic designer's card means something — infographics — producing informative and visually engaging infographics that simplify complex information for easier understanding.

STEP 1Say it in writing, firstSay what is wrong and what you want done. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and defective work put right.
STEP 2Use the make-it-right step on LocufyUnder four stars you are asked whether to send it to the provider first; we follow it through. Then review.
STEP 3Escalate to the body that regulates itThere is no register, so the route is the consumer body and, if needed, the courts.
STEP 4Small claimsSmall claims covers €2,000, once you have asked in writing and given them a chance to put it right.

Hiring a graphic designer: questions people ask

The cost of hiring a graphic designer can vary based on their experience, the complexity of the project, and the time required to complete it. specialised skills or urgent deadlines may also increase the price.

The duration of a graphic design project can range from a few days to several weeks, depending on the scope and complexity. Simple tasks like logo design may take less time, while comprehensive branding projects could require more.

While many graphic designers are skilled professionals, not all require formal qualifications. However, for specialised projects such as branding or marketing campaigns, hiring a designer with proven experience in that niche can yield better results.

Same-day service may be available for urgent graphic design needs, but it often comes at a premium cost. It's advisable to check with the designer about their availability and any additional fees for expedited services.

Yes, many graphic designers offer package deals for multiple related projects, which can often result in cost savings. Discussing your needs upfront can help in negotiating a better rate for bundled services.

Graphic designers typically do not provide services such as web development, copywriting, or printing. It's essential to clarify the scope of work with the designer to avoid misunderstandings about what is included in the project.

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000
  2. CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
  3. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  4. Courts Service — small claims
  5. Revenue — GRAPHIC DESIGNERS (Supply of a Service) — Standard rate
  6. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  7. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only